There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Kildare by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Carlow to Kildare by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Kildare is to train which costs €4 - €7 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Kildare is to train which takes 31 min and costs €4 - €7.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Carlow and arriving at Kildare. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 32 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlow and arriving at Kildare. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
The distance between Carlow and Kildare is 41 km. The road distance is 39.8 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Kildare without a car is to train which takes 31 min and costs €4 - €7.
The train from Carlow to Kildare takes 31 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
Carlow to Kildare bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
Carlow to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Kildare is to train which takes 31 min and costs €4 - €7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €11 and takes 32 min.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Kildare, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Carlow to Kildare every 4 hours. Tickets cost €4–7 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a bus from Carlow to Kildare once daily, and the journey takes 32 min. J.J.Kavanagh & Sons also services this route 5 times a week.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Bus from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- €55–70
Erin Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 913 5100
- Website
- erincabs.ie
Carlow Cab Service
- Phone
- +353 59 914 0000
- Website
- carlowcabs.com
Bridge Cabs Carlow
- Phone
- +353 59 917 0777
- Website
- bridgecabscarlow.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Kildare bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Carlow to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Kildare is 40 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Carlow to Kildare.
There are 129+ hotels available in Kildare.



